Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl BG 56 Instruction Manual

If engine does not start
Make sure all settings are correct
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(choke knob, setting lever in run
position F).
Repeat the starting procedure.
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If fuel tank has been run completely dry
and then refueled
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (1) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Now start the engine.
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BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 66 C, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C

Cleaning the Air Filter

Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
Different Air Filters
Different models are equipped with
different air filters. The models can be
identified by the filter housing and the air
filter itself.
Version with Flat Filter Material
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2
Turn the filter cover lock (1)
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counterclockwise to the vertical
position.
Remove the filter cover (2).
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Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter.
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Pull off the retainer (3) and take the
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air filter element (4) out of the filter
housing (5).
Replace the filter element. As a
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temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air – do not
wash.
Replace any damaged parts.
Installing the filter element
Fit the filter (4) in the filter
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housing (5) and push the
retainer (3) into position.
Refit the filter cover (2) and turn the
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filter cover lock clockwise to the
horizontal position.
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